St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church Fenelon Falls

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, Dan Schley will share the Word of God with us, and we express our thanks to him in advance for providing his spiritual insight.

With this note, I invite you and your loved ones to join our hybrid worship service, held at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom, on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Our service will begin at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and via live streaming, and will conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service, with announcement slides shown to both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Upcoming Church News:

Shopping Card Orders: Orders will be collected this Sunday. Please place your order with Donna Schley.

Donations to the Local Salvation Army Food Bank: Donations will be collected on Sunday, September 1. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Chapel Service at Extendicare Fenelon Court & Visitations: Caleb will be leading a chapel service at Fenelon Court on Thursday, September 5, at 2:30 p.m. Before or after the service, he would like to have friendly visits with residents. If you know someone he could visit, please let him know, and he can arrange a visit with them.

Sunday, September 8 – Second Anniversary Service: Caleb will share the Word of God and praise the Lord with video presentations from past church events, followed by a fellowship lunch. Your prayers and participation in this special assembly will be greatly appreciated. Save the date and invite your friends!

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church: Meeting on Wednesday, September 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the Church Basement. Everyone is welcome to join this fellowship!

Open Doors: After the service on September 15. More information will be shared later.

Caleb’s Intermission: Taking place from September 24 to December 4, 2024. More details will be shared soon.

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I am delighted to invite you and your loved ones to the 2nd-anniversary service of the amalgamated congregation of Knox Glenarm and St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls.

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will mark 2 years of unity as a merged church and openness as an inclusive faith community. The service will feature the Word of God preached by me, along with a time of praise and prayer. We will also present video highlights of past church events. Both former congregations celebrated 150 years of God’s love and faithfulness with their devoted members in 2013 and 2015, respectively. During those services, many photos of each congregation’s valued histories, exciting events, and joyful members were displayed via video projectors. Some of these cherished photos and video clips, along with various previously recorded hymns under the leadership of our retired organist, Jane Veale, will be featured in our anniversary service.

After the service, lunch with tea, coffee, and cake will be served in the church basement. Once again, you, your family, and your friends are warmly invited to join us for this special 2nd-anniversary gathering. I believe this sacred assembly will help us recall our spiritual heritage, remember God’s work over the years, rededicate ourselves to Christ’s Church, and reminisce about our fellowship with one another on that special Sunday. Your presence and prayers will make the event even more meaningful and memorable. On behalf of the St. Andrew’s Session, we look forward to seeing you with us.

Additionally, I invite you and your loved ones to join our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom on Sunday, August 18, 2024. We will continue our series, “Prayer Warrior,” focusing on the power of prayer through the Prophet Elijah and praying for those close to us and ourselves. The service will begin at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and via live streaming, and will conclude around 11:00 a.m.

Upcoming Church Services
August 25: Dan Schley
September 8: Second Anniversary Service

At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: “…Answer me, Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.” Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench (1 Kings 18:36-38).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

I would like to begin with an announcement regarding the move of our dear church friends, Bev and Murray Bailey. They will soon be relocating to a new home in Nova Scotia. Over the years, we have witnessed their faithfulness to the Lord and their love for the Church. As a church and community, we will greatly miss them and wish them God’s special blessing during this transition. A farewell fellowship for them, with goodies, coffee, and tea, will be held after the service in the church basement. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Additionally, I invite you and your loved ones to join our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom on Sunday, August 11, 2024. We will continue exploring a new series, “Prayer Warrior,” focusing on the importance of healing prayers through King Hezekiah for those close to us and ourselves.

Our sacred gathering will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and via live-streaming, and will conclude around 11:00 a.m.

Upcoming Church Events and Services

August 11: Farewell Fellowship in the Church Basement, following the service

August 14: Wednesday Prayer Meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary and via Zoom

August 25: Dan Schley, Lay Preacher

September 8 – Second Anniversary Service (More details will be shared soon. Save the date!)

“Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord… Before Isaiah had left the middle court, the word of the Lord came to him: “Go back and tell Hezekiah, the ruler of my people, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you… I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for my sake and for the sake of my servant David” (2 Kings 20:2-6).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, we will launch a new sermon series, “Prayer Warrior,” and learn about the importance of intercessory prayers through Abraham for those close to us and ourselves.

You and your loved ones are warmly invited to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom. Our sacred gathering will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and via live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m.

Church Announcements:

Thank you to everyone who has donated items and helped with Part Two of our church’s Yard Sale this summer.

Donations to the local Salvation Army Food Bank will be collected this Sunday, August 4. All donations are greatly appreciated.

The St. Andrew’s Women of the Church will meet on Wednesday, August 7, at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join this fellowship! Please contact with Lizz Hoyle for more detailed information.

Wednesday morning prayer meetings will be held on August 7 and 14, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary and via Zoom.

Upcoming Services
August 25 – Dan Schley
September 8 – Second Anniversary Service
More details will be shared soon. Save the date!

“Then he said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak just once more. What if only ten can be found there?” He answered, “For the sake of ten, I will not destroy it” (Genesis 18:32).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

You and your loved ones are warmly invited to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom. Our guest speaker, Maxine Jordan, will be leading us in worship this Sunday. We welcome her to our divine assembly and thank her for sharing the Word of God with us. Her short bio, in her own words, is placed below:

“Hello! My name is Maxine Jordan. I grew up in Fenelon Falls and have remained in the area. I am a retired elementary principal that has continued to embark and grow on my faith journey. In 2018 I started taking courses through United in Learning and in 2019 I started doing pulpit supply with the Fenelon Falls United Church (where I am a member). I have had the privilege to serve at Decoration Sundays, celebrations of life, and marriages. I believe that God has led me to this path in my life and I have trust in our God that we will journey together and learn from each other.”

Our sacred gathering will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and via live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service, with announcement slides shown to both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Church Announcements:

A Wednesday morning prayer meeting will be held on July 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary and via Zoom. Please note that the Zoom link is the same as the one for our regular worship services.

Shopping card orders will be collected this Sunday, July 28. Please get in touch with Donna Schley if you want to order or need more information.

Donations to the local Salvation Army Food Bank will be collected next Sunday, August 4. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Part Two for the Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, August 3, from 8:00 a.m. until noon, rain or shine! Please talk to Stan Wray if you have any questions.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church will meet on Wednesday, August 7, at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join this fellowship! The meeting location will be notified later.

Dan Schley will preach during our hybrid service on Sunday, August 25, while Rev. Caleb Kim is with the Norwood congregation due to his interim moderator duties on that Sunday.

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, we will wrap up the “Unshakable” sermon series from the Book of Daniel, learning how to stand strong before God despite ongoing challenges in our faith journey.

With this brief note, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Our sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and via live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service, with announcement slides shown to both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Church Announcements:

Please note that the Wednesday morning prayer gathering for this week only, on July 24, will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom only.

Donations to the local Salvation Army Food Bank will be collected on Sunday, August 4. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Shopping card orders will be collected next Sunday, July 28. Please get in touch with Donna Schley if you want to order or need more information. Thanks to everyone who uses the cards.

St. Andrew’s Women of the Church will meet on Wednesday, August 7th, at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join this fellowship! The meeting location will be notified later.

Guest Speakers for Upcoming Services:
July 28 – Maxine Jordan
August 25 – Dan Schley

“Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before” (Daniel 6:10).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, we continue to explore the “Unshakable” sermon series from the Book of Daniel, learning how to grow in divine wisdom and become like Daniel in our faith journey.

With this brief note, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Our sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and via live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

I have attached the order of service and the sermon for July 14.

Please note that the Wednesday Morning Prayer Meetings began this past Wednesday and will continue until August 14th. These informal meetings take place either in the sanctuary or via Zoom. The prayer gathering starts with watching a 22-minute video lesson at 10:00 a.m., followed by sharing prayer requests at 10:25 a.m. and individual prayer time with appropriate spiritual background music until 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join and leave this gathering at any time. The Zoom ID and Passcode for the prayer meetings are the same as those for the Sunday services.

Guest Speakers for Upcoming Services:
July 28 – Maxine Jordan
August 25 – Dan Schley

“But you, Belshazzar, his son, have not humbled yourself, though you knew all this… But you did not honor the God who holds in his hand your life and all your ways. Therefore he sent the hand that wrote the inscription” (Daniel 5:22-24).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, Rani Ibrahim, a lay missionary appointed by our Presbytery for the Newcomers Ministry, and Sheryl Smith, the Convenor of its Advisory Committee, will visit us and share their God-given stories about this mission. One main objective of this specialized ministry is: “Helping newcomers in various ways to start a new life in Canada and learn more about Jesus Christ by providing spiritual and social programs” in the Peterborough area and its surroundings. Before listening to these presentations, we will reflect on one of Christ’s characteristics, mercy, and consider how we can become agents of God’s divine mercy in our faith journey. On behalf of the congregation, I express our appreciation to both Rani and Sheryl for sharing the Newcomers’ stories during the upcoming service.

With this introduction, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Our sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and via live streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Church Announcements:
Sunday, July 7: Collection of Donations to the Local Salvation Army Food Bank
Sunday, July 7: Glenarm Cemetery Decoration Service with special music at 2:30 p.m.
Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12: Blast Camp (VBS) for children from SK to Grade 6 at Trentside Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday Morning Prayer Meetings: Starting July 10 until August 14, in the sanctuary or via Zoom, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Women of the Church: Wednesday, July 10, 1:30 p.m. at the home of Wilma Wray. Everyone is welcome to join this fellowship!

Guest Speakers for Upcoming Services:
July 28 – Maxine Jordan
August 25 – Dan Schley
(Please note: I will be leading the Norwood congregation in worship due to my interim moderator duties on these Sundays.)

“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions – it is by grace you have been saved. …For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:1-10).

Blessings,

Caleb

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, we will resume studying the unshakable faith demonstrated through various tests in the Book of Daniel. The main characters in these accounts were tested for their sacred identity in challenging situations. However, this Sunday, we will examine a somewhat opposite scenario in terms of divine trials. King Nebuchadnezzar faced God’s tests after receiving abundant blessings from Him. We will learn how to maintain God’s blessings through his example and apply these lessons to our faith journeys.

With this introduction, I warmly invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service at St. Andrew’s Fenelon Falls and via Zoom. Our sacred assembly will commence at 10:00 a.m., both in-person and online live-streaming, and conclude around 11:00 a.m. The Zoom link provided below will be active 15 minutes prior to the service. Announcement slides will be shared before the service with both the congregation in the sanctuary and those joining us on Zoom.

Once again, I have briefly included church announcements and upcoming events below:

During next Sunday’s worship service on June 30th, we will dedicate the new roof and acknowledge the generous inheritance from the Estate of Robin Warren.

Shopping card orders will be collected this Sunday.

The yard sale will be held on Saturday, June 29, from 8:00 am until noon. Please talk to Stan Wray if you have any questions.

Donations to the Local Salvation Army Food Bank will be collected on Sunday, July 7.

The Glenarm Cemetery Decoration Service will be held on Sunday, July 7, at 2:30 p.m.

Blast Camp (formerly Vacation Bible School & an Association of Churches event): Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Trentside Baptist Church for children entering SK to Grade 6. This day camp is free. Please contact Lizz or Caleb for further information.

Wednesday morning prayer meetings will take place from July 10 to August 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary or via Zoom.

Please inform an elder or me if you would like to receive pastoral visits, including home communion, or if you know someone who would benefit from it.

“Therefore, Your Majesty, be pleased to accept my advice: Renounce your sins by doing what is right, and your wickedness by being kind to the oppressed. It may be that then your prosperity will continue” (Daniel 4:27).

Blessings,

Caleb